Remote Hotel Cook, Level 2 - Qavartarvik Customer Lodge ($24.33/HR & Benefits - 4x4 ROT/Housing/Meals - Bethel, AK)

Job Description

The Rotational Hotel Cook, Level 2, position is responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of a variety of foods, completion of production sheets and with other associated food service activities. This position will support the Qavartarvik Customer Lodge, a 109-room hotel in Bethel, AK, with a full service restaurant and cafe.

This is a rotational position in Bethel, AK. The rotation schedule will be 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off. Lodging and three meals per day provided. The point of hire origins are Anchorage, AK and the YKHC Service Area.

Responsibilities

• Properly, safely, and efficiently prepare food products while following standard food-handling procedures.
• Performs all main line food production duties with specific items determined by assigned shift.
• Review the needs of the day with assigned supervisor(s), completes production sheets, reviews maintenance reports, and verifies supply needs and availability.
• Assists assigned supervisors with menu and recipe development.
• Is responsible for quantity and quality control in food production as well as overall sanitation of assigned areas.
• Assists in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Arranges for kitchen helpers/assistants to complete smaller item preparation.
• Verifies and oversees food serving lines, areas, etc., making sure they are properly stocked, set up, and cleaned.
• Ensure work areas are thoroughly cleaned and organized prior to the end of every shift, providing a seamless transition to the next shift or rotation.
• Using the working knowledge of all general food service area personnel, this position “fills in” for any one of these positions at a moment’s notice.
• Observes and instructs others on the proper rotation procedures to be followed for produce and dairy products.
• Maintains food production equipment and storage areas following proper sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job tasks.
• Assist in the supervision and training of food service personnel.
• Adhere to all safety policies, requirements, and training.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success may also be assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have two (2) years of verifiable line cooking experience in a commercial kitchen or food service operation in a restaurant, hotel or hospital.
• At least three (3) years of related food preparation experience.
• Must have knowledge and training in using a variety of food production equipment.
• Experience in batch cooking.
• Cleaning and maintaining food service equipment.
• Food Handler card, Alaska Food Workers card, or ServSafe certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates with lodging industry experience.
• At least two (2) years of directly related vocational training (candidates without such training need two additional years of related experience), preferred.
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors

Noise level: Moderate

Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium

Customer Interaction: High

Description of environment: Hotel restaurant

Constantly required to stand; frequently required to walk; occasionally required to lift, pull and push.

Physical requirements: Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel: None

Competencies

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.